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About the Prize

COP31 Türkiye 2026

True Zero Global Prize

A global startup challenge open to all startups and organisations in sustainability, regenerative technologies and planetary health.

True Zero Global Prize combines venture discovery, acceleration, global visibility and expert dialogue in one COP31 programme. Across four connected steps, climate-tech ventures move from selection and readiness to Demo Day and B2B meetings and international expert dialogue, building the networks and capital required for global impact.

The prize is delivered in partnership by SparkLabs Group, NetZero TEKMER and the Public Research Foundation.

Four connected steps within one programme

01

Global Startup Competition

Selects high-potential climate-tech ventures.

02

Acceleration

Builds market, investment and growth readiness.

03

Demo Day & B2B Meetings

Matches finalists with investors and global partners.

04

International Expert Panel

Mobilises energy, agriculture and investment expertise.